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Join Sidewalk Labs on Saturday, September 22, from noon to 6 p.m. at “307”

An intentionally flexible city is accessible for every body, everywhere, and every day. People should be able to use things the way that makes the most sense for them, and we should build that flexibility and hackability into our spaces. That could mean adaptable furniture that can be repositioned, regardless of your strength or size, doors that can easily open, without requiring any particular dexterity, or technology that lets you access traffic signal devices with greater ease.

We don’t think one size fits most. One size fits one, and with technology, we can allow for dynamic flexibility in the city environment. Throughout history, the accessibility community has meaningfully pushed the fields of digital technology and computer science forward, and we want to formalize and encourage this throughout Quayside and beyond.

For us, it’s important that we address and begin this conversation now, which is why our third Open Sidewalk will focus on the theme of “The Accessible City”.

We welcome you to come and be part of co-creating a neighbourhood that can work for everyone.

Come See This Month's Presentations and Explorations-in-Progress

We’re inspired by and working with a range of different academic groups, advocacy organizations, design thinkers, and technology companies to push the bounds of what it means to create a truly accessible city, be it through technology prototypes or new ways of thinking.

Eliza Chandler will give a keynote address considering the close relationship between art, accessibility, and social change as it contributes to the development of activist art, aesthetics, communities, and accessible curatorial practices and disability politics across Canada.

Key2Access, an app that allows users to easily request to cross a street — without having to find and reach the button on the pole — will display a simulated street crossing on our Dynamic Street prototype (info below).

Tangled Arts + Disability will bring works from their current exhibition, FLOURISHING: SOMEHOW WE STAY ATTUNED and host three artist talks.

Tecla and Access Now will be demonstrating a Tecla device, allowing an individual to navigate and explore both the Access Now app and a ‘connected home’ setting in a hands-free manner.

More prototypes at 307:

The Dynamic Street tests modular pavement and lights that can be programmed to give more street space to pedestrians, more of the time.

Building Blocks explores flexible ways for communities to make outdoor furniture.

Digital Electricity:307 harnesses digital electricity, an emerging technology that allows for the delivery of high voltage and current using off-the-shelf cabling typically used in low voltage applications.

Mass Timber: Tall Timber Buildings Engineered wooden towers are the skyscrapers of the future and a building typology that we are excited about exploring at Sidewalk Labs. We invite you to learn about tall timber design, construction, and uses in structures around the world in this detailed visual exploration.

Plan Your Neighbourhood explores a new data-driven approach to urban planning known as "generative design."

The Learning Garden by Bowery Project is a green, sustainable, experiential and delicious attraction, complimenting the 307 site.

Market 307

Food and non-alcoholic drinks are available all day from 12–6pm in Market 307, led by Scadding Court Community Centre, local leaders pioneering new opportunities for entrepreneurs of all backgrounds. Food vendors will use Square to accept cards and will accept cash. This month we’re featuring delicious options from Scadding Court Community Centre’s Newcomer Entrepreneurship Program:

Desi Indian Done Right cooks up delicious East Indian wraps served in thick, fluffy naan showcasing their original sauces like butter chicken, vegan Indian and vegan mung curry. (Desi Indian Done Right will accept credit cards.)

What is 307?

We’ve transformed an old fish processing plant and parking lot into an experimental work space — 307 is where we will work every day and it will be open every weekend to the public. We’re excited to co-create and share our explorations with you as the project evolves.

Who Is Invited?

You! And anyone else you know who is interested in the future of Toronto. RSVP by clicking the green REGISTER button right here on this page — registering isn’t required, but appreciated! (It allows us to gauge headcount and to keep you updated of any last-minute changes.)

Accessibility at 307

Site and select washrooms are wheelchair accessible. ASL-English interpretation will be available for this event. Find out more about accessibility at 307 with our PDF guide linked here (find screen reader version here). Please reach out to our team at 307@sidewalktoronto.ca should you have any questions about accessibility.